The H-1B visa, most sought-after among Indian IT professionals, is a non-immigrant visa
The legislation also proposes to ban employers from hiring H-1B holders to replace American workers
Speaking on the condition of anonymity, a senior official of the Trump administration acknowledged that it was prepared for India raising the H-1B issue at the 2+2
The suspension announced by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services are expected to last until February 19 next year
The result will likely be less growth and innovation in the US
Trump administration reconfirms intent to rescind H4 rule on H1B visa spouses
Highly popular among Indian technology professional, the H-1B visa is normally issued for three years and renewed for another three years
According to media report, evidence suggests market demand for H-1B visas is ebbing
The H1-B visa has an annual numerical limit cap of 65,000 visas each fiscal year
The finding is part of report by Migration Policy Institute
US issues 85,000 H1B visas every year, including 20,000 for those with advanced degrees from US universities
The amendments would increase worker mobility for individuals on the path to a green card by enabling them to change jobs earlier in the process without losing their place in the green card line
Experts say higher salary norm, brain drain could hurt Indian IT firms
New H1-B reform bill seeks to expand annual quota from 65,000 to 85,000 =
The Trump Administration is reportedly moving ahead with its decision not to give work permits to the spouses of H-1B visa holders, arguing that this displaces genuine American workers
Tech companies have relied on H-1B visas to hire foreign talent, particularly in fields of science, tech, engineering, maths
Grassely even looked to put blame on the H-1B workers for 'stagnation' of salaries in the technology sector
The US govt says it won't bring any regulatory changes to force H1B visa holders out of the country
While TCS, Infosys and Wipro have stepped up local hiring, global companies are setting up captives in India to tide over the planned changes in H1B visa rules
In 2016, more than 41,000 of H-4 visa holders were issued work authorisation. This year till June more than 36,000 H-4 visa holders were issued work authorisation